Community of the Cross - Moravian Piety in Colonial Bethlehem

About the author

Craig D. Atwood is Charles D. Couch Associate Professor of Moravian Theology and Ministry and Director of the Center for Moravian Studies at Moravian Theological Seminary in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Summary

In Community of the Cross, Craig D. Atwood offers a convincing portrait of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and its religion. Using the theories of Rene Girard, Mary Douglas, and Victor Turner, Atwood shows that it was the Moravians' liturgy and devotion that united the community and inspired both its unique social structure and its missionary efforts.

Product details

• Authors: Craig D. (Moravian Theological Seminary) Atwood
• Publisher: Pennsylvania State University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2022
• EAN: 9780271058559
• ISBN: 978-0-271-05855-9
• No. of pages: 296
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 21 mm
• Weight: 454 g
• Illustrations: 7 Halftones, black and white
• Series: Max Kade Research Institute
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity